Plant Based Thermal Processing

UHT Processing Equipment for Plant Based Milk

Continuous ultra-high-temperature sterilization designed for oat, soy, almond, rice, and blended plant-based beverages. The system addresses the specific challenges of plant proteins, starches, and added oils — controlling viscosity, preventing sedimentation, and delivering ambient-stable product without refrigeration.

Typical Products Oat · Soy · Almond · Rice · Coconut · Blends
Sterilization Range 135 – 145 °C
Holding Time 4 – 8 seconds
Homogenization Up to 250 bar, two stage
Shelf Life 9 – 12 months ambient
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Core Advantages

Formulated for plant-based chemistry, where starch gelatinization, protein stability, and oil dispersion all compete against thermal load.

Stable Emulsion Control

Two-stage homogenization downstream of sterilization prevents fat separation and sedimentation across the full shelf life.

Starch Handling

Holding time and temperature profiles are tuned for gelatinization behavior in oat, rice, and blended grain bases.

Off-Note Reduction

Vacuum deaeration removes volatile compounds that cause beany or cardboard notes in legume-based beverages.

Fouling Management

Surface finish and flow velocity are selected to slow protein and mineral fouling, extending continuous runtime between cleaning cycles.

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Product Characteristics

Sanitary construction with instrumentation matched to the viscosity and solids profile of plant-based liquids.

Construction

316L stainless steel with sanitary welds and electropolished product contact surfaces.

Heat Exchanger Selection

Tubular design for high-solids and pulpy bases, plate design for low-viscosity clear products.

Control System

PLC with HMI, versioned recipe storage for each product base, and automated CIP sequences.

Aseptic Interface

Sterile boundary with aseptic surge and back-pressure control ready for filler integration.

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Application Scenarios

Deployed where plant-based producers need ambient distribution and consistent product quality at industrial scale.

Grain Based

Oat, rice, and barley beverages requiring controlled starch gelatinization and viscosity management.

Legume Based

Soy and pea protein beverages where off-note removal and protein stability are critical.

Nut Based

Almond, cashew, and coconut beverages requiring stable emulsion and clean mouthfeel.

Blended & Fortified

Multi-base blends with added oils, minerals, and vitamins requiring thermal stability verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Two-stage homogenization after sterilization reduces particle size and stabilizes the suspension. Flow velocity through the system is also controlled to prevent settling during processing.
Beany and cardboard notes originate from lipoxygenase activity and volatile compounds in legume bases. Vacuum deaeration upstream of sterilization removes these volatiles, while rapid thermal treatment limits further formation.
Holding time and temperature are tuned to fully gelatinize starch without over-processing, which would cause excessive viscosity or gel formation. Enzymatic treatment upstream may also be required depending on the base.
Yes. Recipe management stores thermal, homogenization, and deaeration parameters for each base. Changeover uses validated CIP sequences to prevent cross-contamination between product types.
Plant proteins and added minerals generally foul faster than dairy in equivalent thermal conditions. Surface finish, flow velocity, and cleaning frequency are adjusted accordingly during engineering.
Yes. The sterilizer provides a validated aseptic boundary with sterile connection ports, back-pressure control, and communication handshake compatible with major aseptic filler suppliers.
Deployment Considerations
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Characterize viscosity, solids content, and particle size for each plant base before finalizing heat exchanger selection and holding time.

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Confirm whether upstream enzymatic treatment or milling adjustments are required to achieve target mouthfeel and stability.

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Verify clean steam quality and supply capacity against SIP cycle requirements, particularly for high-solids product bases.

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Plan aseptic filler compatibility early. Plant-based products may require modified filler settings for viscosity and foam behavior.

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Establish a fouling monitoring schedule. Plant proteins and mineral salts accelerate deposit formation compared to dairy.

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Validate thermal profiles for each product base independently. A single profile rarely serves multiple plant bases without quality compromise.

Shiloc Shanghai Facility
ISO 9001 CE Certified
Est. 2026 Shanghai
Shiloc Industrial Trading

Ministry of Commerce Approved Global B2B Partner

We are China UHT Processing Equipment for Plant Based Milk Manufacturers and Custom UHT Processing Equipment for Plant Based Milk Suppliers. Specializing in import and export of goods, technology, and engineering technical services. Located in Fengxian, Shanghai strategically positioned with a professional agency team and full in-house manufacturing capabilities.

3,000 sqm Plant
20+ Technical Specialists
15+ Global Partners
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Core Business and Service Philosophy

Core Business

Our core business includes equipment manufacturing, import and export of goods, import and export of technology, import and export agency, engineering and technical services. We provide comprehensive international trade solutions with abundant international resources and a wide network of partners, delivering high-quality products and services to B2B clients worldwide.

Equipment Manufacturing Import and Export Technology Transfer Engineering Services
Service Philosophy
Customer first, service first

The company is committed to providing professional, efficient, and high-quality services. We have a comprehensive service system and strict quality control system to ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods. We also pay attention to communication and cooperation with customers, and can provide personalized solutions according to their needs.

Quality Control
Customer Partnership
Efficiency
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Partnerships and Technical Manufacturing

Partnerships and Future

Since its establishment, we have established long-term and stable cooperative relationships with numerous domestic and foreign clients, winning their trust and praise. In the future, we will continue to uphold the corporate spirit of "integrity, pragmatism, innovation, and development", continuously improve our service level and competitiveness, and create greater value for our customers.

Excellent quality, global sharing European Technology Food and Beverage Biomedicine
Technical and Manufacturing

We design and manufacture heat exchangers and aseptic mixing equipment for pharma, daily chemical, food, and fine chemical industries. Built on European know-how and Danish design, our team holds multiple patents. We operate a 3,000 sqm Shanghai plant with 20+ technical specialists. Core materials are sourced from Europe. Our Shanghai facility handles full in-house processing, welding, and polishing for traceability and short lead times. ISO9001, environmental, and safety certified. Every unit meets strict hygiene and performance standards before delivery.

European Know-how Multiple Patents 3,000 sqm In-House ISO 9001 Environmental Safety Certified
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Solution Categories

Integrated Process Skids

For Food and Beverage

Modular skid-mounted systems for CIP, mixing, heat treatment, and transfer ready for seamless integration.

Turnkey

Standalone Process Equipment

For Food and Beverage

Heat exchangers, aseptic tanks, pumps, and valves individual units with European design and local support.

Modular

Bioprocess Integrated Skids

Biopharma and Life Sciences

Custom skids for fermentation, downstream purification, and media preparation cGMP compliant.

cGMP

Biopharma Process Heat Transfer

Heat Transfer Units

Plate-and-frame and shell-and-tube heat exchangers for critical biopharma cooling and heating duties.

Precision
ISO 9001 Environmental Certified Safety Certified European Sourcing In-House Manufacturing
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